DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

DSE402 MKII Configuration Suite Software Manual

Document Number 057-138

Author: Ashley Senior

DSE402 Mk II Configuration Suite PC Software Manual ISSUE 1.2

 DSE402 Mk II Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

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DSE402 MKII Configuration Suite Software

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Amendments List

Issue Comments Minimum Module

version required
1 Initial release 1
1.1 Added ‘Energise to Stop’ to output list. 2
1.2 Added section for ‘Lamp Test at Start Up’ 2.2

Typeface: The typeface used in this document is Arial. Care should be taken not to mistake the upper case letter I with the numeral 1. The
numeral 1 has a top serif to avoid this confusion.

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 DSE402 Mk II Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 BIBLIOGRAPHY .............................................................................................. 4
2 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 5
3 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE
SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................... 6
3.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 6
3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 6
4 EDIT CONFIG .................................................................................................. 7
4.1 SCREEN LAYOUT ............................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 STARTING ......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 DIGITAL INPUTS .............................................................................................................................. 9
4.3.1 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS......................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.1 OUTPUT SOURCES ..................................................................................................................................... 10
4.5 TIMERS ........................................................................................................................................... 11
4.6 SENSING OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.7 ENGINE ........................................................................................................................................... 13
4.7.1 ENGINE OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 13
4.7.2 CRANK DISCONNECT ................................................................................................................................. 14
4.7.2.1 STARTUP OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.7.3 SPEED SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 15
4.7.3.1 OVERSPEED OPTIONS................................................................................................................................................... 15
5 ALARM TYPES .............................................................................................. 16

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 Bibliography

1 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to and is referred to by the following DSE publications which can be obtained from the
DSE website www.deepseaelectronics.com:

DSE PART DESCRIPTION

053-087 DSE402 MKII Installation Instructions
057-137 DSE402 MKII Operators Manual

The following third party documents are also referred to:

ISBN DESCRIPTION
1-55937-879-4 IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers
and Contact Designations. Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Inc

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 Description

2 DESCRIPTION
This manual covers the operation of the DSE Configuration Suite Software for DSE402 Mk II module.
Separate manuals cover the remaining DSE modules supported by the software.

The DSE Configuration Suite allows the DSE402 MKII module to be connected to a PC via the DSE813
USB interface. Once connected the various operating parameters within the module can be viewed or edited
as required by the engineer, this software allows easy controlled access to these values.

The DSE Configuration Suite should only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as changes to the
operation of the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to which it is fitted.

The information contained in this manual should be read in conjunction with the information contained in the
appropriate module documentation. This manual only details which settings are available and how they may
be used.
A separate manual deals with the operation of the individual module (See section entitled Bibliography
elsewhere in this document).

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 Installation

3 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE

SOFTWARE
For information in regard to instating and using the DSE Configuration Suite Software please refer to DSE
publication: 057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual which can
be found on our website: www.deepseaelectronics.com

3.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure the Configuration Suite Software is installed on the PC as described above.
The installation of the PC software also installs the DSE813 Interface USB Driver automatically.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and the crocodile clips to the module as shown below.

Crocodile Clip DSE402 MkII

Red Terminal 1
Green Terminal 5
Blue Terminal 6
Yellow Terminal 12

You are now ready to configure the module using the DSE Configuration Suite Software.

3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION

Occasionally USB devices are disabled by the Windows operating system, the following procedure will re-
enable the device in these instances.

• Disconnect the DSE813 interface from the USB port. Wait a moment, then reconnect and try again. If
you still encounter problems then :
• Check the connection of the crocodile clips on the DSE module.
• Try another USB cable. If you don’t have one, it’s the same type of cable as usually used between a
PC and a USB printer (Type A to Type B). If you still encounter problems then :
• Disconnect the DSE813 interface. Shutdown the DSE Configuration Suite Software, then restart the
PC. Reconnect the DSE813 interface, and then try again. If you continue to experience problems
then :
• Check the USB port with another device (for instance a mouse, printer or digital camera).

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 Edit Configuration

4 EDIT CONFIG
This menu allows module configuration, to change the function of Inputs, Outputs and LED’s, system timers
and level settings to suit a particular application.

4.1 SCREEN LAYOUT

The type of
configuration
file being edited

The coloured
shading shows Close this
the currently configuration file
selected page.

Click + or – to
show or hide
the sub settings
within each
sections.

Click to select
the subsection
to view / edit

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 Edit Configuration - Starting

4.2 STARTING

Parameter Description
Start Mode Start Mode indicates the mode of that the DSE402 is operating the system
in. Start Mode changes from Manual to Auto when a digital input is
configured for Remote Start.
Lamp Test At Power Up  = Feature disabled
 = All the LEDs on the module’s fascia illuminate for a fixed time of 2 seconds
when the DC power is applied.

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 Edit Configuration - Digital Inputs

4.3 DIGITAL INPUTS

Select the type of

alarm required.
For details of these, Example of a user configured
see the section input
entitled Alarm
Types elsewhere in
this document.

Input function. See section

entitled Input functions for
details of all available functions

Close or open to activate

As this example shows a

predefined function,
these parameters are
greyed out as they are
not applicable

4.3.1 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS

Where a digital input is NOT configured as “user configured”, a selection can be made from a list of
predefined functions. The selections are as follows:

Function Description
Remote Start When in auto mode, the module will perform the start sequence.
Set Input This input is used to set the nominal speed of the engine

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 Edit Configuration - Digital Outputs

4.4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Select what the

output is to be
used to control These are greyed out as
they are fixed.

These labels
match the Select if the relay is to
typical wiring energise or de-energise
diagram upon activation of the
source

4.4.1 OUTPUT SOURCES

The list of output sources available for configuration of the module DC voltage output.

Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in microprocessor devices and
software programs. Where the DSE output functions can be represented by IEEE 37.2, the function number is listed below.

The outputs are in alphabetical

order with the parameter first. For
instance an overspeed output is
listed as Engine Overspeed.

Output source Activates… Is not active….

Not Used
Common Alarm
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay
Common Shutdown
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay
Common Warning
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay
Energise to Stop
Preheat During Preheat Timer
Preheat Until End Of Cranking
Preheat Mode Until End Of Safety
Timer
The output will not change state (Unused)
Active when one or more alarms (of any type) are The output is inactive when no
active alarms are present
Active when one or more Shutdown alarms are The output is inactive when no
active shutdown alarms are present
Active when one or more Warning alarms are The output is inactive when no
active warning alarms are present
Normally used to control an Energise to Stop The output is inactive when the set
solenoid, this output becomes active when the is running
controller wants the set to stop running.
Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Inactive when :
Normally used to control the engine preheat glow- • The set is stopped
plugs. • The preheat timer has
expired
Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Inactive when :
Normally used to control the engine preheat glow- • The set is stopped
plugs. • The set has reached crank
disconnect conditions
Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Inactive when :
Normally used to control the engine preheat glow- • The set is stopped
plugs. • The set has reached the end
of the safety delay timer

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 Edit Configuration - Timers

4.5 TIMERS
Many timers are associated with alarms. Where this occurs, the timer for the alarm is located on the same
page as the alarm setting. Timers not associated with an alarm are located on the timers page.

Click and drag to change the setting.

Timers increment in steps of 1 second up to
one minute, then in steps of 30 seconds up
to 30 minutes, then in steps of 30 minutes
thereafter (where allowed by the limits of the
timer).

Timer Description
Cranking time The length of each crank attempt
Crank rest time The time between multiple crank attempts.
Pre-heat Give a ‘pre start’ time during which the Preheat output and Starting alarm will become
active (if configured)
Safety on delay The amount of time at start up that the controller will ignore oil pressure, engine speed,
alternator voltage and other delayed alarms. This is used to allow the engine to run up to
speed before protections are activated.
Manual Crank Limit When enabled, is the amount of time before the engine stops cranking to protect from
being cranked too long in case of a start failure.

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 Edit Configuration - Sensing Options

4.6 SENSING OPTIONS

Select the speed sensing method of

the module. Engine speed can be
sensed from a magnetic pickup device
or the generator’s AC alternator.

Type the number of Select the number of poles

teeth on the engine fitted in the alternator. This
flywheel. This is read by is read by the module to
the magnetic pickup calculate engine speed if
device if selected. selected.

Sensing Option Description

Frequency (Hz) An AC alternator is fitted to the DSE module to measure AC frequency as a speed
reference. All configurable parameters are changed to relate to the AC frequency (Hz).
Frequency (RPM) An AC alternator is fitted to the DSE module to measure engine speed. All appropriate
configurable parameters are changed to relate to engine speed (RPM).
Mag Pickup (RPM) A low impedance magnetic pickup device is fitted to the DSE module to measure engine
speed. Specifications of the DSE module Magnetic Pickup Input are contained within DSE
publication 057-137 402 MKII Operator Manual. All appropriate configurable parameters
are changed to relate to engine speed (RPM).

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 Edit Configuration - Engine

4.7 ENGINE
The engine page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

4.7.1 ENGINE OPTIONS

Click to enable or
disable the option.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.

Click and drag to change the

setting.

Type the value or

click the up and down
arrows to change the
settings

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 Edit Configuration - Engine

4.7.2 CRANK DISCONNECT

Click and drag to change the

setting.

Click to enable or
disable the option.

Only applicable when an input

is configured to Remote Start

Crank disconnect settings are used to detect when the set fires during the starting sequence.
As the set is cranked, the first parameter that passes it’s crank disconnect setting will result in the cessation of
the cranking signal.

Having more than one crank disconnect source allows for a much faster crank disconnect response leading to
less wear on the engine and starter components, and provides added safety in case one source is lost, by a
blown or tripped fuse for example.

4.7.2.1 STARTUP OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Start Attempts The number of starting attempts the module will make.
If the module does not detect that the engine has fired before the end of the Cranking time,
then the current start attempt is cancelled and the Crank Rest time takes place before the
next crank attempt begins.
If, after all configured start attempts, the engine is not detected as running, the Fail to Start
shutdown alarm is generated.

The engine is detected as running by checking all methods of Crank Disconnect. For
further details, see the section entitled Crank Disconnect elsewhere in this document.

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 Edit Configuration - Engine

4.7.3 SPEED SETTINGS

When Frequency (Hz) is selected as

the sensing option, certain parameters
will change from RPM to Hz

Type the value or

click the up and
down arrows to
change the
settings

Select the type of alarm

required.
Over Speed/Frequency or
Under Speed/Frequency
can be selected.

Click to enable or disable

the option. The relevant
values below will appear
greyed out if the alarm is
disabled.

Select the range of

adjustment allowed
using the external
potentiometer.

Set the trip value of the

speed alarm.
Only applicable when the
Speed Trim Pot is disabled.

Overspeed setting is
temporarily raised by this
the Overspeed Overshoot
amount during the
Overshoot timer

Click and drag to change the

4.7.3.1 OVERSPEED OPTIONS setting.

Parameter Description
Overspeed To prevent spurious overspeed alarms at engine start up, the module includes configurable
overshoot % overspeed overshoot protection.
This allows the engine speed to ‘overshoot’ the Overspeed / Over frequency setting during
Overspeed the starting process for a short time.
overshoot delay
Rather than ‘inhibiting’ the Overspeed / Over frequency alarms, the levels are temporarily
raised by the Overspeed Overshoot % for the duration of the Overspeed Overshoot delay.

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 Edit Configuration - Alarm Types

5 ALARM TYPES
The protection included with the DSE control modules provides increasing levels of notification, depending
upon the severity of the situation:

Alarm type Description

Warning Audible alarm and common alarm signal is generated. The set continues to
run.
Warning alarms are used to draw the operator’s attention to a minor issue or
to a problem that may escalate to an Electrical Trip or Shutdown Alarm if left
untreated.
Shutdown Audible alarm and common alarm signal is generated. The set is taken off
load and immediately stopped.
Shutdown alarms are serious issues that demand immediate stopping of the
generator. For instance Emergency Stop or Overspeed alarms require
immediate shutdown.

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